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The One Where Kat Buys Another Nakaya

5 years ago 1:22:03

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Kat & John catch up and discuss neon inks and other new inky goodness, importing Sailors from Japan during quarantine and mid century furniture buying.

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TWSBI Prussian Blue

Kala Neon Kala Neon Buy

YY Pen Club Realo

Nakaya Negoro ???

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Curidas Cracked Feeds

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Carolina Pen Company

Belomo 10x Loupe (as used by Lemur Quality Control)

22 episodes

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The One Where Kat Buys Another Nakaya

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published 5 years ago

M4A•Episode home

Kat & John catch up and discuss neon inks and other new inky goodness, importing Sailors from Japan during quarantine and mid century furniture buying.

Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review!

Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib

Follow John Phelan @LemurInk

Follow Kat Palmisano @InkyKatWrites

Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com

Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs.

Links:

Podcast Space

TWSBI Prussian Blue

Kala Neon Kala Neon Buy

Lennon Tool Bar Firmament

YY Pen Club Realo

Nakaya Negoro ???

Virtual HPC

Curidas Cracked Feeds

Novelty Lemur Stickers

Carolina Pen Company

Belomo 10x Loupe (as used by Lemur Quality Control)

22 episodes

#Lifestyle #Gadgets #Tech #Hobbies #Leaky Nib

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The One Where Kat Buys Another Nakaya 1:22:03

5 years ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Kat & John catch up and discuss neon inks and other new inky goodness, importing Sailors from Japan during quarantine and mid century furniture buying. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Palmisano @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. Links: Podcast Space TWSBI Prussian Blue Kala Neon Kala Neon Buy Lennon Tool Bar Firmament YY Pen Club Realo Nakaya Negoro ??? Virtual HPC Curidas Cracked Feeds Novelty Lemur Stickers Carolina Pen Company Belomo 10x Loupe (as used by Lemur Quality Control)…

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Gena from Custom Nib Studio 1:06:38

5 years ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Gena Salorino of Custom Nib Studio joins us to discuss nibs, grinds, and all things Japan! Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Palmisano @InkyKatWrites Follow Gena Salorino @customnibstudio Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Visit Custom Nib Studio Gena’s Maki-e Work from Japan Gena’s Meows…

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You Had Me at Raden 1:01:32

5 years ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Kat & John discuss sparkly things from Japan, including Kat’s well-traveled pens back from Bokumondoh and John’s new Namiki offerings. They also talk about new quarantine hobbies and ways to spice up snail mail. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Palmisano @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. Kat’s Bokumondoh Quadrupod Pen Reservoirs Tokyo Inklings Shishikura Pens: Moonlit Cherry Blossom and Gold Sparkles Hachimonjiya Jellyfish Namiki Daruma Pen 18111 Tactile Turn Nebula Snail Mail Wax…

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Quarantine II (Tiger Edition) feat. @HeyMatthew 1:19:17

5 years ago1:19:17

1:19:17

We are joined by friend of the podcast Matthew Morse (@HeyMatthew) in our second quarantine edition! We talk about new acquisitions, newfound hobbies, and what’s on our desks at the moment. And finally, we discuss Joe Exotic and what fountain pens some of our favorite characters would carry from the Netflix show, Tiger King. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Palmisano @InkyKatWrites Follow Matthew Morse @HeyMatthew Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. Kat’s Vintage Sailor Matthew’s Kasama PEEK Kat’s Kasama PEEK New Safari Colors: Aquamarine + Violet + Mango Uni Jetstream Parker Style Refill for Retro 51 Pens Bokumondoh Pens Musubi Notebooks Kat’s Landscaping In Progress = Kat’s Cherry Burl Block Retro51 The System Quadrupod Ink Reservoir Pen Rests Pilot Metropolitan White Tiger Pilot Namiki Chinkin Tiger Pilot Elite Parker Jotter Jinhao 999 Dragon Sherpa Tiger Pen Montegrappa Pirates Lamy Safari - Savannah Montblanc Rudyard Kipling…

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Quarantine & Answer 1:07:39

5 years ago1:07:39

1:07:39

We answer your questions while in quarantine! We recorded this episode on video conference, so the sound is a tad rustic, but we had fun and caught up on all the happenings in the pen world. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs.…

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Stolen Sailor! 1:03:10

6 years ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Stolen Sailor! (Since recording has been recovered). We revisit and discuss the upcoming Platinum Curidas, the podcast flask is debuted, John recaps the LA Pen Show, and we recap the Hoosier Pen Club meet. We also discuss some latest acquisitions that aren’t fountain pens. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. New Podcast Flask John's photos from LA Stolen (and recovered) Sailor Yellow TWSBI ECO Surprise Kasama from NibGrinder Kat's new Hamilton…

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Buy Here, Pay Here (with @HeyMatthew) 1:18:49

6 years ago1:18:49

1:18:49

This week, Matthew Morse (@HeyMatthew) is back on the podcast! We talk about the departure of Retro 51, Kat’s new medical-grade fountain pen, grail pens and how to curate a collection to acquire them, along with a recap of the Philly Pen show. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Follow Matthew Morse @HeyMatthew Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. Matthew’s Galen of Sailor Matthew’s Nakaya Kat’s Nakaya Kat’s Kasama John’s M1000 On The Wrist…

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It's Not You, 823, It's Me 1:05:09

6 years ago1:05:09

1:05:09

This week John & Kat break down some misconceptions about gold versus stainless steel nibs, talk about the new Platinum Curidas, and Kat explains why she’s breaking up with the Custom 823. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. Platinum Curidas New Robert Oster Ink Swatches Nock Co. Sinclair Case Hobonichi Techo Planner A6 Traveler’s Notebook…

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The Lady Lemur 1:13:00

6 years ago1:13:00

1:13:00

This week, John & Kat are joined by the Lady Lemur herself, Abby Pollander. They discuss pen shows as a new person to the hobby, losing your pens, and answer many of your questions. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Follow Abby Pollander @TheLadyLemur Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs. Kat’s Desk Montblanc Beatles…

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Chris Caruvana 1:00:52

6 years ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Oversize pen enthusiast, Hoosier Pen Club member, and friend, Chris Caruvana joins us in studio for lucky episode number thirteen! Chris on Instagram Pilot Custom 912 with FA nib Mont Blanc Albert Einstein Montegrappa Felicità Moonman C1 Waterman Careen Deluxe Black Gold Aurora Black Mamba 88 LE Montegrappa Ducale Grande Black Ryan Krusac Scrimshaw Muses Montblanc Marilyn Monroe SE Pearl Montblanc Crystal Boheme…

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New Year's Resolutions 1:04:52

6 years ago1:04:52

1:04:52

In this episode, Kat & John discuss their personal and pen New Year's resolutions and explore a Holly Jolly Character Carry. Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs above. Links: Kat at Franklin Christoph David’s Visconti Ripple Theme System Journal Akkerman No. 5 Shocking Blue Pelikan M1000 Nakaya Dorsal Fin 2 - Heki-tamenuri Montegrappa Monte Grappa Platinum Galaxy -- Scroll Down a bit & Platinum Galaxy with Friends Vanness X Joey Feldman Inktober Kokuyo Paper HP 32 Paper Yamamoto Paper Sampler Caran d'Ache Vibrant Green Ink Nakaya Nanten Karakusa Nakaya Decopod Aka-tamenuri Namiki Emperor Vermillion Urushi Pelikan Star Ruby…

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An Inkpothesis with Jaclyn Myers 1:25:33

6 years ago1:25:33

1:25:33

(Now with improved alternate ending)! You’ve probably seen her at the Nibsmith’s table at pen shows or read her blog, Inkpothesis. Fountain pen enthusiast, pharmacist, and blogger Jaclyn Myers joins us on the Leaky Nib! Jaclyn & Kat BrooksXRalph Jaclyn’s Office Reno Felt Drawer Liners GoPens Slotted Display Trays…

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Tactical Vests 51:42

6 years ago51:42

51:42

Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs above. Sailor x Kingdom Note Nudibranch Series Ralph with Regalia Writing Labs Dinner with friends at the Ohio Pen Show Montegrappa Configurator…

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Curiouser and Curiouser 57:03

6 years ago57:03

57:03

Subscribe to the Leaky Nib on iTunes and leave us a FIVE star rating and a review! Also follow us on Instagram @TheLeakyNib Follow John Phelan @LemurInk Follow Kat Axon @InkyKatWrites Visit our website at TheLeakyNib.com Submit your feedback, questions (for us or upcoming guests!), comments, concerns, or tips for overthrowing the world to hey@theleakynib.com or slide into our DMs above. Platinum #3776 Carnelian Pelikan M200 Gold Marbled Pelikan M605 Stresemann Montegrappa Batman pen TWSBI Ink review…

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Contract with the Devil 1:00:57

6 years ago1:00:57